An Attica woman is facing petit larceny and tampering with physical evidence charges.

32-year-old Carrie Stewart is accused of stealing merchandise from the Dollar General in Attica and then throwing the items into a nearby creek when approached by store employees.

Stewart is scheduled to answer to the charges Dec. 11 in Alexander Town Court.

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A Batavia teen is facing a harassment charge.

The 17-year-old from Clinton Street was arrested for pushing and grabbing a person by the shirt during an altercation yesterday at 5100 Clinton Street. The Genesee County Sheriff’s Office says a youthful offender status is possible.

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A Darien woman is under arrest following a Genesee County Sheriff’s Office investigation involving her use of a stolen check.

Leaha Wimmer, 20, is facing a charge of possession of a forged instrument. She was remanded to the custody of the sheriff in lieu of $10,000 bail.